Mojo Monday 214 and That's Krafty Thursday Challenges





This is a card I made to send to a friend that is going through cancer treatment. The sentiment is very true and she is trusting in the Lord for her help and healing, if it is His will.

I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch 214 challenge. I turned the sketch sideways to accomodate my sentiment panel.    I am also entering this in Jeanie's That's Krafty Thursday #55 challenge which is to use Kraft cardstock on your card.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Comments are appreciated.

Supplies used:

Cardstock:  SU Crumb Cake (Kraft), Basic Black, River Rock and Very Vanilla

Paper:   My Mind's Eye Lost and Found "Sunshine"

Stamps:  Verve Stamps "Making A Statement" notebook paper (2nd generation stamping on sentiment panel);"Sunny Days" leaf image stamped on RR in Always Artichoke ink;  Plain Jane "Psalm 121:1-2 (stamed with SU Soft Suede ink)

Verve Dies:   Leafy Sprigs; Floral Circles for flower which was inked with SU Soft Suede; Scalloped Rectangle Frame

SU Square Lattice Embossing Folder (used on Kraft banner)

Best Wishes



This is a card I made to go along with the framed layout for a wedding gift. The base is SU Very Vanilla CS, the striped paper is by Rusty Pickle. I used a MS border punch on the black CS and Spellbinders Cartnation dies for the flower and added a black pearl from my stash for the center.. The heart stamp is by Verve, as is the "Best Wishes" sentiment which is stamped in SU Cherry Cobbler.  The border is from SU Vintage Vogue set stamped in Cherry Cobbler.
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A Wedding Gift

This is a layout I made and am framing it and giving it to a friend for a wedding gift.  I used a photo from their wedding invitation, scanned it and changed to b/w. I also used the sentiment and the date in the hearts on vellum from the invitation.  I hope she likes it. I think it turned out really great.
I used DCVW and SU cardstocks, Rusty Pickle striped paper, MS border punches, Spellbinders carnation dies and francy tag die. The black pearls are from my stash. The flourishes are a My Favorite Things die and the title is cut from the Elegant Cakes Cricut cartridge.
The corners are made by cutting a 2" square and then cutting into triangles by cutting from opposite corners, using a border punch centering it on the long edge of the triangle.  It is not my idea. I saw it on another blog, but don't remember which one.  I thought it was a neat idea. You can use any border punch.
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Get Well Soon

This is a card I made for a special friend who has been very sick and had 2 surgeries. I hope it cheers her up.
All supplies are Stampin Up except the Polka Dots EF and the MS fern punch. 
CS:  Pool Party, Crumb Cake (Kraft), Early Espresso and Very Vanilla.  Spice Cake paper. I used the Sizzlets Lots of Tags die for my 2 tags.  Ink: Early Espresso.  Stamps used are Sincere Salutations, Vintage Vogue and Tiny Tags. The leaves are from the Bird Builder punch.  The flower is made from the Spice Cake paper with the Scallop Circle (3 layers) & Boho Blossom punches and finished it with an Antique Brad in the center.  I cut between each scallop to fluff up the petals.  I also sponged Pool Party ink around the sentiment circle and lightly stamped the flourish from Vintage Vogue around the edges with Pool Party ink.  I used the Chantilly Lace and Early Espresso 1/8" taffeta ribbon .  Thanks for stopping by my blog.  All comments are appreciated.
I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Jeanie's "That's Krafty Thursday
Viva La Verve Sept. Wk 2 sketch
Use Fall Colrs: Stamping Up Only Challenge 28
Also, 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #55 Embossing

Sweet layout - My Sketch World

I completed another layout. This is another of my great-granddaughters. She turned 5 recently and has started Kindergarten.  She is so excited to be going to school with her big sister.  I had the first page done and needed to do a 2nd page with the 2 pictures.  I found the Sept. 1st sketch on My Sketch World and it was just right for the second page.
I used CTMH cardstock, pattern paper from my stach, rhinestone brads, prima flowers, and ribbon. The scallop square was cut on my Cricut (Elegant Edges) and the title was cut from Storybook. The leaves were done with SU Sizzix Little Leaves die and Martha Stewart fern punch. I think that covers everything.
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1st Grade layout



I finally did a new layout.  This is my great-granddaughter when she was in the 1st grade. She just started 3rd grade this year.  Her younger sister started kindergarten, so there will be more layouts to do.
I used all Basic Grey except for the pink stripe (K& Co.). Martha Stewart border punches.  I used my new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge for the the titles and scallop circle.  The bling is from Michael's.
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Birthday Wishes

This is a card I made from leftover pieces from a previous card.  The base and mats are SU Early Espresso CS, Elegant Soiree DSP, Kraft cardstock and ribbon. The sentiment from Bring on The Cake is stamped in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla, with EE mat, and mounted on a scalloped Kraft circle. The flowers are cut from Kraft CS with the Flower Fusion die and stamped with script background stamp. The small flower is punched from EE with the flower from the Itty Bitty Shapes punch set with a clear rhinestone brad in the center. The leaves are punched using leaf from the Bird Builder punch and MS fern punch in Pear Pizzas & Old Olive CS.

I think that covers everything.  Thanks for stopping by.

Comments are appreciated.

I am entering this is the following challenges:

Jeanie's "That's Kraft Thursday" - use Kraft CS

Stamps R Us  - birthday

Frosted Designs - circles 

You & Me Always

For this card I used mostly all SU products: Tulips Embossing Folder, Little Leaves Sizzlet die, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pear Pizzaz & Riding Hood Red CS; Love Letter DSP, Large heart punch, Signo White gel pen. Fern Punch is MS. The sentiment is by Verve. The flowers & button are from my stash. I think tha about covers it. Hope you like it.

My card is loosley based on a card by Andrea Ewen. You can check her blog out here.

Comments are appreciated. Thanks for stopping by.

The Open Seas/MOJO Monday 200

This card is for the Mojo Monday 200 sketch.  I enjoy their sketches but don't always participate. This is a special celebration as it is their 200th sketch.

For my card all supplies are from Stampin Up, except the white crochet thread. The stamp set is "The Open Seas", Not Quite Navy and Naturals White CS; Nautical Expedition DSP; Not Quite Navy Ink.  I sponged NQN ink around the edges of of the ship image. Cut the globe and anchor out and mounted on NQN CS and then mounted all 3 images with dimensionals.

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Layout for Baby Book

This is a layout I did for the baby book I am working on for my granddaughter.  She is expecting a boy the first of September. She has 3 girls and this is her first boy. They are very excited.
I used the New Arrival Cricut cartridge for the train; Storybook for "New"  and  Cursive101 for "arrival".  I used DCWV CS and CTMH pattern paper.  The stars are punched with SU and Marvy punches.
I am going to make a coordinating page also and will be posting other layouts too.
Thanks for stopping by.  Comments are appreciate.

Versatile Blogger Award

Wow, I was suprised to receive this award from Sandy at detailsbysandy.blogspot.com.  Thank you Sandy.  I don't post on a regular basis, but do try to post frequently and I appreciate anyone that visits my blog and leaves me a comment.  I enjoy sharing my creations.
The rules for this one are to share eight things about myself and then share the award with fifteen other bloggers.
8 Things about myself:
1. I am a Christian and love the Lord.
2. I have a large family and love them all.
3. I have been married almost 48 years.
4. I love scrapbooking and cardmaking.
5. I have been scrapping for almost 13 years.
6. I have always enjoyed crafts of all kinds (cross-stitching, sewing, woodworking, painting)
7. I live in Central Florida.
8. I am Nana to 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Here are 15 blogs that I think you will enjoy visiting. Please stop by and check out their inspiration and creativity.
Jeanie, The Spotted Chick
Sandi McIver
Becca, Amazing Pager Grace
Leanne, WeeInklings
Marie, Stampin Inspirations
Diana, Stamping With Di
Stamp and Scrap With Frenchie
Andrea, Ewen Style
Carla's Scraps
Mary, Stampin Pretty
Lori, The Diva Stamper
Denise, The Paper Landscaper
Teresa, EnjoyTheVA Sunshine
Chat, Me, My Stamps and I
Beth, Crafty Creations By Beth

Thank you for stopping by my blog.
JoAnn